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Tag Archives: Merlot

Grandis Wines Unearthed Rosé 2021

February 1, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I’m going to leave it to Grandis Wines owner/winemaker Shannon Burgess-Moore: “This rosé is more than a sum of it’s parts a wine style that is normally stripped back and […]

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Domaine A Stoney Vineyard Rosé 2021

January 31, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Merlot (predominant) and Cabernet juice for this deeply coloured rosé from the Coal Valley outside of Tasmania. Domaine A, Stoney Vineyard, Rosé, Coal Valley, 2021 Deep, near bronze hue. Creamy […]

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Mr Mick Cabernet Merlot 2016

December 7, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Current release being 2016 and still only $17. I would be having a word if I was the accountant. Mr Mick, Cabernet, Merlot, Clare Valley, 2016 Earthy and starting to […]

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Dandelion Vineyards Damsel of the Barossa Merlot 2019

November 12, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Each time I read this label, I have to double check it’s not “damson” after the plum, which is an acknowledged Merlot flavour. Anyway, enough of my mild dyslexia. From […]

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Shaw Wines Winemakers Selection Cabernet Merlot 2019

October 1, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This release an in-store exclusive to bottle-shops and direct from Shaw via the Dan Murphy’s website. A blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot. Shaw Wines, Winemakers Selection, Cabernet/Merlot, […]

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Taylors Estate Merlot 2020

March 27, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Apparently Merlot was the first wine sent into space. This one may be more accessible for the masses. Taylors Estate, Merlot, Limestone Coast, Clare Valley, 2020 Big plugs of fruitcake […]

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Winesmiths Cabernet Merlot 2020

March 20, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A fresh blend of declassified fruit and some select growers/vineyards from the house of Yalumba comes this Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend. Winesmiths, Cabernet Merlot, South Australia, 2020 Rich and […]

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Cape Mentelle Trinders Shiraz Cabernet 2018

January 22, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Trinders label has always been the most “accessible” of Cape Mentelle’s red wine range. The Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon blended and balanced. Technically a blend of […]

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Bremerton Tamblyn 2018

November 15, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A fine and well constructed release from Bremerton Wines sees this blend with 44% Cabernet, 40% Shiraz, 11% Malbec and 5% Merlot. New and old French and American Oak maturation. […]

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TarraWarra Estate K Block Merlot 2017

November 2, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This label was first released in 2008 and is made from low yielding older vines. Note, the bottle image shows the 2016, but nought has changed except the vintage year. […]

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